Unruly
The Ridiculous History of England's Kings and Queens
New York : Crown, 2023, ©2023.
Format: Book
Edition: First edition.
Description: 431 pages, 22 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color), maps, genealogical tables ; 24 cm
In this hilarious book that takes history seriously, a British actor and comedian introduces England's earliest kings and queens, who were mostly as silly and weird in real life as they appear today in their portraits, revealing a story of narcissists, inadequate self-control, excessive beheadings, uncivil wars and more.
Contents:
Pre-Willy -- Dukes of Hazard -- Here comes the reign again -- Everything's coming up roses.
Subjects:
Royal houses -- England.
Royal houses -- Great Britain.
Monarchy -- History.
Courts and courtiers.
Great Britain -- Kings and rulers -- Biography.
Great Britain -- History -- Anglo-Saxon period, 449-1066.
Great Britain -- History -- Medieval period, 1066-1485.
Royal houses -- England.
Royal houses -- Great Britain.
Monarchy -- History.
Courts and courtiers.
Great Britain -- Kings and rulers -- Biography.
Great Britain -- History -- Anglo-Saxon period, 449-1066.
Great Britain -- History -- Medieval period, 1066-1485.
ISBN:
9780593728482
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Call Number | Location | Shelf Location | Status |
HISTORY Europe England Mit | Main (Downtown) | Third Level, Nonfiction | In |
HISTORY Europe England Mit | Cooper (Forest Acres) | New, Nonfiction | In |
HISTORY Europe England Mit | Sandhills Indoors | New, Nonfiction | In |
HISTORY Europe England Mit | Southeast | New, Nonfiction | Out (Due: 6/10/2024) |
HISTORY Europe England Mit | Wheatley (Shandon) | Nonfiction | In |
"A tale of power, glory and gore from Arthur to Elizabeth I"--Dust jacket.
Includes bibliographical references (page 405) and index.
Includes bibliographical references (page 405) and index.